Locum Education/SEN Lawyer

Venn Group - Birmingham; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Locum Education/SEN Lawyer – Remote Working - up to £55 per hour Umbrella – 3 months + - Full Time – East Midlands

Position: Locum Education/SEN LawyerOrganisation: Local Authority based in the East MidlandsDuration: 3 months with the possibility of extension thereafterWorking Pattern: Full Time, may be able to consider 4 daysWorking Arrangement: Fully Remote working can be considered for this positionHourly Rate: Up to £55 per hour Umbrella

Duties may include:

• Advising senior officers and councillors on complex SEN/ Education Law matters
• Dealing with all aspects of appeals to the SEND Tribunal, which includes drafting responses to appeals, instructing expert witnesses and conducting advocacy
• Assisting with any other Education or SEND matters
• Reviewing case papers and establishing the merits of cases and reviewing and complying with SENDIST Orders
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to progress appeals and with the legal department where they have been instructed
• Organising and attending Case Management and Pre-Tribunal meetings
• Receiving expert advice and carrying out discussions with witnesses and parents/ guardians

Please apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Amelia Thomas via phone or email for further information:

[e-mail]

07441916435

Job Reference: J89156

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Education/SEN Lawyer – Remote Working - up to £55 per hour Umbrella – 3 months + - Full Time – East Midlands